Autism is a mental health condition that is also known as Asperger’s Disease. Many gifted and talented children and adults may suffer from autism. They may have impairments with social interactions and may seem different to the common person who knows nothing about Autism. Individuals with autism may also deal with racing thoughts and suffer…
In this post, I am going over the dos and don’ts of multivitamins for your mental health. Many psychiatrists may accompany multivitamins with a patient’s medication routine. I might agree with them if the patient is only dealing with depression. Vitamins are important for the synthesis and recycling of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin. When…
Protein powder is a staple in health-conscious and sports enthusiasts’ diets. I know, it’s been a staple in my diet for years. But not all protein powder is the same. Some are milk-derived like whey and casein proteins. Some are from egg sources. Some are keto-friendly and then there are your Vegan plant-based protein powders….
This post is about methyl folate and how it can drive some people crazy. It can literally strip you of crucial DNA. It is possible that it strips DNA at the cellular level while also donating it, according to research done on the Walsh approach. On the other hand, following a functional medicine approach, methyl…
There are many trace minerals that are important for mental health. Minerals help in the absorption of vitamins and can go together with vitamin supplementation to get a better effect. Let’s explore a list of the 8 best minerals that are important for mental health and the role they play in healing: Calcium Calcium helps…
Nutrient Overload Just like nutrient deficiencies, nutrient overload can cause an array of mental health problems as well. Some noticeable Symptoms include: VomitingNauseaAnxiety, Panic attacksHallucinationsMood swingsDepressionHyperactivityBlack stools It is important to get blood work done by your physician if you think you or a loved one may be suffering from a nutrient overload. Therefore, this…
Epigenetics Epigenetics is any process that alters gene activity and expression without changing the DNA sequence. There are different types of epigenetic processes. Some of the major ones include methylation, acetylation, phosphorylation, ubiquitylation, and sumolyation. It is likely that other processes will be revealed as research and studies proceed. Epigenetic processes are natural and essential…